Newside Road Cemetery Subdivision and Historic Preservation
Lower Paxton Township
Summary
The Historical Commission shared significant progress on clearing and mapping the historic 18th-century cemetery, featuring revolutionary war veterans.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Project relies entirely on grants, donations, and volunteer labor at zero direct taxpayer cost so far.
Township residents and local history enthusiasts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission - Jul 1, 2026
The township is acquiring a sliver of land from the Four Seasons development to formally establish and protect the historic Newside Cemetery. Historical committee members shared fascinating findings from ground-penetrating radar, revealing 48 suspected graves including Revolutionary War veterans.
Board of Supervisors Agendas (Business) - Feb 10, 2026
The Historical Commission shared significant progress on clearing and mapping the historic 18th-century cemetery, featuring revolutionary war veterans.
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